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Trevuren

Posted 02 June 2005 - 10:52 PM

My name is Trevuren and I will be helping you with your log. Your system has a serious Nail infection in addition to some smaller ones. Nothig that we shouldn'y be able to handle though.

Please print out or copy this page to Notepad. Make sure to work through the fixes in the exact order in which they are mentioned below. If there's anything that you don't understand, ask your question(s) before proceeding with the fixes.

1. Download the trial version of Ewido Security Suite here:http://www.ewido.net/en/download/Install it, and update the definitions to the newest files. Do NOT run a scan yet.

A. Restart your computerB. After hearing your computer beep once during startup, but before the Windows icon appears, press F8.C. Instead of Windows loading as normal, a menu should appearD. Select the first option, to run Windows in Safe Mode.

A. Restart your computerB. After hearing your computer beep once during startup, but before the Windows icon appears, press F8.C. Instead of Windows loading as normal, a menu should appearD. Select the first option, to run Windows in Safe Mode.

Posted 03 June 2005 - 07:13 PM

1. Reset and Re-enable your System Restore to remove bad files from the backup that Windows makes as no program is able to clean those files:

TO DISABLE SYSTEM RESTORE1. Right-click "My Computer", and then left click "Properties".2. Left click on "System Restore Tab"3. Check box beside "Turn Off System Restore"4. Left click on "Apply"

TO ENABLE SYSTEM RESTORE1.Remove check mark from "Turn Off System Restore"2.Click on "Apply"

2. Cleanup the leftovers. Download CleanUP! - Cleans temporary files from IE and Windows, empties the recycle bin and more. Great tool to help speed up your computer and knock out those nasties that like to reside in the temp folders.

3. Finally, Re-hide your System Files and Folders to prevent any future accidents.

Here are some tips to reduce the potential for spyware infection in the future:

Make sure you keep your Windows OS current by visiting Windows updateregularly to download and install any critical updates and service packs. With out these you are leaving the backdoor open.

I strongly recommend installing the following applications:

Spywareblaster<=SpywareBlaster will prevent spyware from being installed.

How to use Spybot to remove Spyware<=If you suspect that you have spyware installed on your computer, here are instructions on how to download, install and then use Spybot. Similar to Ad-Aware, I strongly recommend both to catch most spyware.

To protect yourself further:

Spyad<=IE/Spyad places over 4000 websites and domains in the IE Restricted list which will severely impair attempts to infect your system. It basically prevents any downloads (Cookies etc) from the sites listed, although you will still be able to connect to the sites.

MVPS Hosts file<=The MVPS Hosts file replaces your current HOSTS file with one containing well know ad sites etc. Basically, this prevents your coputer from connecting to those sites by redirecting them to 127.0.0.1 which is your local computer

Google Toolbar<=Get the free google toolbar to help stop pop up windows.